2019-2020 Purdue University Career Success Handbook
2019-2020 Purdue University Career Success Handbook
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CENTER FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, Purdue University 2019-2020 Career Planning Handbook
Table of Contents
21st Century Partners. 4 CCO Services. 5
Networking The Art of Networking. 40 Leverage Your LinkedIn . 41 Interview and Career Fair Preparation Researching Companies . 42 Getting the Most Out of a Career Fair . 43 S.T.A.R. Method of Behavioral Interviewing. 44 Sample Interview Questions. 45 Professional Dress and Presence . 46 How to Dress for Success . 47 Modern Day Interviewing. 48 Top 10 Etiquette Rules. 50 Offer, Negotiation and Ethics! The Job Offer. 51 6 Steps to Salary Negotiation Success!. 52 Decisions and Consequences: Eye-Opening Scenarios of Job Search Ethics. 53
Career Decision Making Career Decision Making Process. 6 4-Year Career Foundation. 7
Job Search Technology myCCO. 8
The Job Search 10 Job Search Strategies . 10 Fraudulent Jobs and Scam Posting . 11 Job Search Tips for Diverse Populations . 12 Leverage Your Graduate Degree Into a Job!. 13
Resumes Developing a Winning Resume. 15 Power Verbs for Your Resume. 16 Sample Resumes. 18 Curriculum Vitae (CV) Developing a Winning Curriculum Vitae (CV) . 34 Sample CV. 35 Cover Letters Developing a Winning Cover Letter. 37 Sample Cover Letters with Job Descriptions. 38
Advanced Degree Preparation Pre-Professional Advising in the CCO . 56 5Things Pre-Health & Pre-Law Students Need to Know. 57 Graduate School Application Checklist. 58 Power Pack Your Personal Statement. 60
Advertiser Index . 64
2019-2020 Purdue University Career Planning Handbook was published by Career Media Solutions, 3330 Cobb Pkwy NW, Suite 324-246, Acworth, GA 30101; Telephone - Local: (770) 975-3300, Toll Free: (800) 955-5134. This guide cannot be copied or reproduced in any way without the prior approval of Career Media Solutions or Purdue University. Contact Career Media Solutions at ads@cmedias.net for information on receiving a Career Guide for your university. This publication can also be found at www.Career-Guides.net.
21st Century Partners
“Building relationships that count!”
The Center for Career Opportunities relies heavily on the financial support of our corporate partners to assist in funding such things as career-related programs and resources, software programs and our Peer Consultant program. We are proud to extend our appreciation for their interest in assisting the CCO in our efforts to connect Purdue students and alumni with prospective employers.
Director’s Circle - $10,000 annual gift
Aldi Allison Transmissions
ArcelorMittal Charles Schwab
Union Pacific Railroad
Executive Ambassadors - $5,000 annual gift Ensign-Bickford Enterprise Holdings Kennametal Inc. Kohler
Air Liquide Bechtel Eli Lilly Endress + Hauser
Northrop Grumman Nortek Phillips 66 Shell Oil Company
Corporate Partners - $2,500 annual gift
3M ADM Caterpillar Chevron Codelicious Conagra Brands Cummins
Fiat Chrysler General Electric (GE) General Motors Girtz Industries John Deere Kimball International Norfolk Southern
Nucor Corporation Parker Hannifin PepsiCo SMC Corporation
Sonepar Textron The Andersons
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CCO Services
One-on-One Counseling Career Services Consultants are available to meet with you concerning your Career needs. Contact the CCO to make an appointment to address any of the following: • Major & Career Exploration - Learn more about your career interests - Explore majors - Research information about careers • Pre-Professional Advising
Career Fairs For a complete listing visit the CCO Calendar and Campus Career Fairs section of the website myCCO myCCO is an online tool that allows employers to post job positions, view resumes of candidates, and schedule interviews with candidates. In addition, job seekers are able to access job postings, refer their resumes to potential employers, and schedule interviews with prospective employers. On-Campus Recruiting & Job Postings Employers from around the country visit the CCO to recruit Purdue University students and alumni for positions in their organizations. In addition to employers who come to cam- pus, companies also post job listings online. Find out when employers are making a visit to Purdue, locate job postings, submit your resume, and meet with employers by registering for a FREE account on myCCO. Big Interview Virtual Interview Practice Software A simulated, interactive job interview in which you are asked challenging questions and offered valuable feedback. This service is only accessible through myCCO. Career Spots Short web video clips (2-5 minutes) addressing key job search issues such as interviewing, creating and delivering your personal “commercial” to an employer, social networking and much more. Career Research Portal Online library that provides access to valuable resources to help you research company information and job search tools. http://career.lib.purdue.edu
• Graduate School Personal Statement • Internship/Job Search Preparation - Mock Interview - Job Search Resources and Strategies
Drop-In Assistance No Appointments Necessary Spend 10 - 15 minutes with CCO Representative for: • Resume Review
• Cover Letter Review • myCCO Assistance • Career Closet • Job Search Tips • Interviewing Resources • Evaluating/Negotiating a Job Offer • LinkedIn Profile Review
Workshops & Outreach Presentations The CCO offers a variety of workshops. Visit www.cco. purdue.edu for a complete listing of workshops. Invite us to speak to your group or class about one of the following topics: • Resumes • Negotiating • Job Fairs • myCCO • Acing the Interview • CCO Services • A-Z of Job Search • Career Exploration • Networking • Other (customized)
Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm Contact Information Young Hall, Room 132 (765) 494-3981 askcco@purdue.edu www.cco.purdue.edu
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Career Decision Making Process C hoosing an academic major and/or career can be a daunting task. The Career Decision-Making Process, in conjunction with related activities can help you tackle this challenge. This model reflects a continual process with no specific starting point. Constant evaluation, planning and action take place within each task, which represents points in the process that can happen separately or simultaneously. Visit www.cco.purdue.edu to access interactive tools and resources.
Career Compass
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4–Year Career Foundation
• Register for your free myCCO Account • Discuss with a career consultant how your skills fit a major or career • Use CCO Handbook to craft a winning resume • Find experiences that interest you: internships, study abroad, volunteer, clubs/organizations • Visit the CCO blog to learn from other Boilermakers’ experiences in the Student Spotlight and Success Express podcast • If considering a graduate or professional school make an appointment with a pre-professional advisor
Year 1 Year 2
• Consider leadership positions in clubs/organizations • Visit career fairs to learn about companies and careers • Attend employer information sessions • Use CCO Handbook to compose a cover letter • Use myCCO to help identify companies recruiting on campus • Schedule a peer mock interview • Use LinkedIn to develop a professional network
• Upload your current resume to myCCO to apply for jobs and internship opportunities • Research organizations that you might be interested in and connect with professionals on LinkedIn • Utilize the Purdue Career Research Portal to conduct employer research for interviews • Drop in to have your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn reviewed • Visit career fairs to see what opportunities are available • Learn how to customize your resume for organizations • Update your myCCO profile with current information • Plan for career fairs by visiting CCO’s event pages • Research potential employers so you can interview competently • Create a myCCO “Saved Search” Agent to have new job openings emailed to you • Develop and maintain professional relationships via email, social media, LinkedIn
Year 3
CAREER DECISION MAKING
Year 4
Building Your Career One Brick Higher!
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S earch for opportunities, apply for positions, check out career fair events with participating employer lists, and schedule interviews all in one place! https://www.cco.purdue.edu/#myCCO myCCO
5 Steps to Setup Your myCCO Account 1. Go to https://www.cco.purdue.edu/#myCCO and login with your career account credentials 2. Go to My Accounts > Read/Acknowledge the Participation Agreement 3. Go to your profile and complete the questions *aim for 100% completion* 4. Select “Yes” for - Receiving email notifications - Receiving alerts - Include in Resume Books 5. Upload your resume as a word document
Upload Your Resume, Cover Letter and Transcript Your myCCO account is not active until you upload a resume. 1. Click “Resumes ETC” on the left navigation bar. 2. Select “My Documents” 3. Select “Add New” 4. Label your document with a title that will help you remember each document. 5. Select the document type. Use “Other Documents” for your transcript
Create Job Search Agents Job Search Agents notify you by email when new jobs matching your criteria are posted in myCCO 1. Log into myCCO 2. On the left navigation bar click “Jobs” 3. Select “Search” Select “See All Jobs” under the blue search box on the right side of your screen
4. Select “More Filters” and select the filters you want to use 5. Click on the blue “Apply button” at the bottom of the selection criteria 6. Click on the “Create Job Alert” and this will save your search. You can then select “Job Alerts” to see all of the alerts your have set up, delete the searches, or select how often you want to receive this alert (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, never) *You will not receive multiple emails concerning the same job
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Apply for Jobs & On-Campus Interview 1. Click “Jobs” 2. Click “Search”
3. Click “See All Jobs” under the blue Search button 4. Click on the “All Jobs & Interviews” option directly under the Keyword search bar 5. Select “Interviews I Qualify For” 6. Narrow down your search by selecting “Position Type” or “More Filters” 7. Click on the options that you want to use and click on the “Apply” button at the bottom of the selection criteria box. Read carefully as the employer may refer you to the company website to apply. Follow their directions! 8. To submit a resume, Click on APPLY and follow the directions in the “Apply” box Note: To apply for on-campus recruitment opportunities, you must meet all screening criteria including major, degree level, graduation date, and work authorization. If you have questions about your eligibility for specific opportunities, stop by the CCO for our Drop-In Services available in Young Hall 132.
Schedule On-Campus Interviews Time slots for on-campus interviews are on a first-come, first-served basis so sign up for your interview time as soon as possible. 1. On the left menu bar, click on “My On-Campus Appl” to check on the status of your applications. 2. If your status is “Invited,” select the time that works best for your schedule.
NOTE: Review the CCO’s Cancellation & Missed Interview Policy to be aware of the consequences for missing an interview.
JOB SEARCH TECHNOLOGY
Practice Interviewing Students must complete an interview through our virtual interview practice system, accessible through myCCO, prior to scheduling a mock interview at the CCO. 1. From your myCCO Desktop, under “Shortcuts,” click on the virtual interview practice link . 2. Once you have created an account, you can conduct an online interview, recording yourself using a webcam . If you choose, you can then send your results to a CCO staff member to receive feedback.
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Develop a Network • Join professional associations, alumni clubs, and maintain regular contact with those you meet. • Read blogs or articles in key interest areas and comment intelligently. • Utilize social media to connect with other professionals in your area of interest.
KnowYourself • Identify your interests, skills and values. • Be prepared to communicate your skills and accomplishments to potential employers verbally and in writing.
Create an Action Plan • Create a list of target companies that match your interests, skills, and values. • Research each organization and the available career opportunities. • Set, track and make short-term goals, urgent deadlines, and small milestones.
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Obtain Experience • Contact and conduct informational interviews with various companies. • Consider volunteering, part-time work, co-ops, or internships. • Investigate teaching, unpaid, research, and federal positions. • Think about Teach for America, City Year, AmeriCorps, or other projects.
Be Open-Minded • Be open to possibilities outside of your particular degree field, and focus on developing valuable skills even if it is not your “dream job.” • Broaden your search to a variety of geographic locations, part-time or contract work, and starting salary options.
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7 Create a Powerful Presence
8 Maintain a Presence • Periodically keep contact with the employer and individuals in your network. • Contact employers 11/2-2 weeks
Popular Organizations • Non-Profit, federal government, and small-medium sized companies also have a variety of valuable opportunities and room for advancement.
• Clearly demonstrate relevant skills in a resume and cover letter. • Focus on accomplishments rather than duties or responsibilities performed. • Tailor requested documents to each job posting or organization.
after submitting your resume to see if they received your application materials, ask any questions about the position, and reiterate your interest. • Send thank-you notes within a day of working with your contacts.
9 Ask for Assistance
10 Be Patient and Positive
• Don’t be afraid to ask your network for leads and advice. • Talk to your advisor, professors, and peers about possible opportunities. • Check out the CCO website at www.cco.purdue. edu • Visit the CCO in Young Hall 132 during drop-in hours to speak with a CCO Representative.
• Expect 6 months or more to obtain a position. • Adopt 3-4 ways to conduct your job search and rotate them when you reach a roadblock. • Periodically focus your energy on other tasks/ hobbies.
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Fraudulent Jobs and Scam Postings
A lthough extremely uncommon, fraudulent postings and scams can occasionally surface online . Follow the tips below to ensure you apply only to legitimate opportunities.
Red Flags—BeWarned • You are asked to send money, provide credit card/bank account numbers, cash or deposit checks, or wire transfer money as part of the application process. • You are asked for your social security number or other personal documentation when responding to a job posting. • The position description indicates you will be “working from home” or “virtually.” These opportunities require additional scrutiny. • The email address in which you are asked to send your resume is not a corporate address (Gmail, Yahoo, etc .) . Keep in mind, however, that there are times when legitimate start-up businesses use non- corporate email addresses. • The job listing uses incorrect spelling or very poor grammar.
Protect Yourself • Do not send money, provide account numbers, cash checks received or provide your social security number to any entity during the application process. • Do research to check on a company’s legitimacy, using sites such as: the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org , Snopes at www.snopes.com or Hoovers at www.hoovers.com .
If You Suspect a Scam • If you believe you have encountered a suspicious posting on myCCO, Purdue’s online job board, contact the CCO for assistance at 765-494-3981 or email us at askcco@purdue.edu. • If the incident occurred on another web-based platform, file a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov. • In the event that money has already been sent to a fraudulent employer or you cashed a check from a fraudulent source, contact your financial institution immediately.
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Job Search Tips for Diverse Populations
For additional resources, please visit https://www.cco.purdue.edu , hover over Students section in the navigation bar, and scroll down to click on the Specific Populations section.
Students with Disabilities When and if you disclose your disability is your choice . You could share information in your cover letter, resume, during the interview or prior to accepting the job offer. On your resume, focus on your abilities and accomplishments . You could include additional skills such as reading Braille or highlight leadership roles in organizations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to conduct an interview or to perform job requirements, be sure to communicate to the employer in advance so arrangements can be made. Utilize all your resources to navigate the job search process including: disability-specific associations, disability placement companies and government workforce recruitment programs. International Students Make informed decisions by using the international student resources on the CCO website to identify companies who have hired international students, and find opportunities for employment outside of the U.S. Build connections with Purdue alumni in your targeted industries. Such efforts will help you to understand how you fit in an industry and how you can better market yourself for your target job. Highlight technical and professional skills on your resume and cover letter. Sample professional skills would be communication, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership and more. It is recommended that you avoid stating your visa status on your resume. However, you are required to disclose your work authorization on your job application.
LGBTQ Students Disclosing or coming out about your identity is completely your choice . Research companies to learn their work culture and inclusive policies. List information on your resume based on the work environment. E.g. You can list the full name of the LGBTQ related group, their abbreviation or an alternative name, such as Diversity and Inclusion Group or Anti- Discrimination Organization. Be prepared to discuss upon request from an employer. During the job search process, focus on the skills and values you bring to the hiring organization.
Veteran Students As you prepare for your civilian job search, be sure to connect with organizations such as the Purdue Veterans Success Center and the Purdue Student Veterans Organization. These organizations provide support and assistance that will help guide you in this process. Review your resume to identify areas where you transition your military experience into civilian terms. Seek career opportunities that capitalize on the skills you developed and utilized in the military. Be prepared to speak to potential employers about your accomplishments.
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Leverage Your Graduate Degree Into a Job! Amruta A. Inamdar, PhD, Career Services Consultant—Graduate Students, Center for Career Opportunities, Purdue University
Learn how convert your CV into a resume. 6 CREATE DOCUMENTS THAT REFLECT YOUR EXPERIENCE
G raduate students have the skills needed for careers beyond the academe (in both public and private sectors) as well as within it . Why not explore all your options? Ideas to start your career exploration (and eventual job search): FACT: You belong to a small, highly-skilled group of job seekers! Only 2% of the U.S. population has a PhD and 9% has a Master’s or professional degree. MYTH: PhDs don’t have ‘real world’ skills. Identify your interests, strengths, preferences and requirements. What skills do you want to use? Which responsibilities would you enjoy? What is your ideal work environment? 1 KNOWYOURSELF Employers seek candidates who can investigate and solve problems, learn quickly, work under pressure, communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences, and develop and implement projects . Sound like your graduate school training? 2 REMEMBER TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Talk to other career explorers inside and outside your own academic worlds . Join groups on LinkedIn to learn from others with PhDs. Social media platforms, too, can be a source of valuable career information and a thriving professional community! E.g. check out #sciencetwitter and #academictwitter. 3 EXPANDYOUR REACH You may realize, as you network or research career possibilities, that you are missing some skills . How can you gain them? 4 GAIN EXPERIENCE PhDs often think, wrongly, that there are no jobs outside of academia for someone with their specialization. They do exist; they may just have different titles. Consider using specific skills and responsibilities as your keywords. Look up jobs on O*Net (www .onetonline .org) to learn about alternative titles and similar jobs. 5 RESEARCH THE KEYWORDS
Resume
CV
Audience
General audience of employers. Demonstrate you have the skills for the specific job you are applying for. Experiences (paid, volunteer, research, extracurricular) and the skills gained from these. One to two pages.
Fellow academics or researchers.
Goal
Present your full academic history.
Length
As long as necessary.
Focus
Scholarly achievements and potential, incl. grants received and professional service.
References Do not include.
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CHATWITH A CCO CONSULTANT
Make an appointment to discuss your individualized career development and planning. If you choose to pursue the tenure track, the CCO can provide guidance with reviewing your job application materials [Research, Teaching, Service and Diversity statements, CVs and cover letters]. Please note that the academic job search process differs from discipline to discipline, and your professors and departments often have the best and most current knowledge about standards and practices within your disciplines. We strongly encourage you to reach out to them for assistance. *International students should consult the Office of International Students & Scholars (ISS) before accepting any paid or unpaid work.
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Developing a Winning Resume A resume is a written document that is used to highlight the skills, contributions and experiences that represent the personal brand you want to portray to potential employers to secure an interview. Resume Types Decide the resume style you prefer to use, based on the message you want to convey to employers: о о Chronological – Highlight information starting with the most recent . Prioritize your sections so you start with the most important first! о о Functional – Highlight information in categories based on commonly grouped skills . This type is useful for those with gaps in experience or a wide variety in work history, but can demonstrate similar skills. Format Keep the following rules of thumb in mind when preparing the resume: о о Margins – Top: 0 .8” - 1”; Sides and Bottom: 0 .5” - 1” о о Font Size and Style – 10-12; simple, readable fonts (e.g., Calibri, Arial, Times New Roman); single spaced о о Balance – white space and text space о о Length – Undergraduate level - 1 page; Graduate and Ph.D.. - 2 pages; Education, Nursing, and Medicine can have more than 1 page о о Templates – Refrain from using them! Use resume samples as a guide to create your own document, unique to your skills and qualifications о о Order – Heading, Objective (if included) and Education are listed first, in that order
Content The makeup of your document should be deliberate and powerful: о о Prioritize – Top two-thirds of the page receive priority when highlighting key categories and skills о о Own the Order – Highlight the most relevant categories first; Experience does not always have to follow Education
Do Not Include о о Photographs, marital status, salary requirements, age, race, national origin, visa status or references
RESUMES
Additional Sections о о Certifications of licensure о о Campus Involvement о о Honors, Awards, Scholarships о о Community Involvement
о о Professional Affiliations о о Class or Design Projects о о Practicums о о Research
о о Teaching Experiences о о Publications о о Presentations о о Notable Achievement
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Power Verbs for Your Resume
Bullets Formula Skill Statements POWER VERB (SKILL) + IDENTIFIABLE TASK + PURPOSE/METHOD/RESULT |_____ Choose one of the above _____| Purpose (Why did you do it?) • Performed gear mapping for transmissions to optimize shift patterns, fuel economy and available power
Method (How did you do it?) • Collected quantitative infrared imaging using a high speed infrared camera
Result (What happened because of what you did?) • Designed and implemented latches for condensation vents to reduce water leakage creating a safer work environment
T he following lists are divided into categories to facilitate your ability to identify some great, active verbs to make your resume stand out. Begin each of your descriptive lines with a power verb. Keep the tenses consistent using past verbs for past experiences and present verbs for the current ones.
WorkingWith PEOPLE: Communication Circulate Clarify Collaborate Communicate Compose Correspond Demonstrate Document Edit Engage Entertain
Partner Perform Pitch Plan Present Promote Proofread Publicize Relate Relay Report Review Revise Summarize Syndicate Translate Transcribe
Encourage Enlist Ensure Grade Guide Influence Instruct Introduce
Attend Coordinate Convince Dispense Disseminate Distribute Fundraise Influence Launch Lobby
Assure Bargain Care Coach Collaborate Confer Confront Consult Converse Cooperate Encourage Familiarize Form Foster Fulfill Implement Inform Interact Intervene Join Listen Litigate Critique Develop
Mediate Motivate Negotiate Participate
Partner Provide Recommend Reconcile Rehabilitate Represent Resolve Share Suggest
Lecture Mentor Program Provide
Persuade Publicize
Rate Steer
Publish Recruit Screen Sell Service Target
Administrative/ Management Accelerate Accomplish Achieve Act Administer
Suggest Support Teach Test
Exhibit Explain Express
Teaching/Advising Advise
Illustrate Interpret Interview Investigate Lecture Optimize
Train Tutor
Interpersonal Relations Accommodate Adapt Anticipate
Correct Counsel Demonstrate Display
Public Relations Advertise Advocate
Allocate Approve Assign
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Assess Attain Benchmark Chair Commend Compromise Consolidate
Divide Enter (data) Estimate File Finance Formulate Increase Insure Inventory Invest Market Maximize Minimize Multiply Process Project Purchase Record Reduce Solve Quantify Arrange Balance Catalog Categorize Connect Coordinate Define Edit Establish Facilitate File Group Incentivize Issue Modify Orchestrate Organization Appraise Apply
Qualify Reorganize Rewrite Schedule Sort WorkingWith THINGS:
Implement Innovate Invent Present Creating/ Generating Activate Complete Conserve Contract Create Discover Draft Draw Engineer Execute Expand Generate Inaugurate Launch Modify Mold Reconstruct Synthesize Transform Unite Universal Act Apply Anticipate Change Check Contribute Cover Decide Define Diagnose Effect Eliminate Emphasize
Navigate Offer Perform Propose Refer Referee Register Reinforce Resolve Respond Retrieve Save
Analyze Classify Collate Collect Compile Conduct Data
Control Delegate Direct Enforce Entrust Expedite Govern Head Hire Improvise Initiate Institute Judge Lead Maintain Manage Moderate Monitor Officiate Order Oversee Prescreen Preside Prioritize Produce Prohibit Refer Regulate
Deliver Detect Determine Discover Dissect Evaluate Explore Examine Formulate Gather Identify Inspect Investigate Locate Model Obtain Pinpoint Prepare Prioritize Research
Development Assemble Build Customize
Design Enlarge Format
Select Serve Set Simplify Study Take Travel Use Win Weak Verbs Do Not Use Aid Assist Deal Enhance Gain Handle Help Learn Receive Responsible for Seek Out Set Up Tolerate
Function Generate Improve Install Manufacture
Navigate Operate Propose Refinish Renovate Repair Restore Update Upgrade
Specify Survey Test
Creating/Generating Construct Landscape Produce Shape Utilize WorkingWith IDEAS:
Trace Track Verify
Numbers/Finance Abstract Account Add Appraise Audit Budget Calculate Collect
Run Start
Streamline Strengthen Supervise WorkingWith DATA: Research/Analysis Acquire
Understand Work With
Development Adjust Compose Develop
Organize Overhaul Place Prepare Program
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Compute Decrease Determine
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Pages 20-31 are examples of chronological and functional one-page resumes.
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OBJECTIVE To work full-time in the discipline of Aeronautical Engineering with a focus in propulsion or aerodynamic applications. EDUCATION Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 2019 Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Minor: Economics GPA: 3.89 / 4.00 Relevant Coursework: Aerospace Design, Aeromechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Structural Analysis Technical Skills: CATIA, MATLAB, Fire Dynamics Simulator, Inventor, Python, and Adobe Photoshop RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) , Purdue University Summer 2018 Undergraduate Research Assistance, Zucrow Laboratories • Conducted research on radiation properties of solid propellant flames and plumes • Investigated effects on solid propellant composition, particle and propellant size • Collected quantitative infrared imaging using a cutting-edge, high-speed infrared camera Cloutier Builders LLC, St. John, IN Summer 2017 Construction Worker, Hotel Renovator • Demonstrated effective communication skills presenting on schematics, measurements, and materials • Maintained productivity in a teamwork setting through time and project management • Displayed excellent workmanship through attention to detail, understanding of key concepts, and collaboration DESIGN PROJECTS Aircraft Design, Purdue University August 2018 – December 2018 • Designed a new commercial aircraft for an existing airport with customer requirements • Performed cost analysis of previous fleet of aircraft at the airport to maximize cost efficiency • Developed MATLAB code to perform constraint analysis, mission analysis and control surface sizing • Awarded 1 st place of 15 teams by Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) for best design project AIAA Design Build Fly (DBF), Purdue University August 2017 – May 2018 • Designed a RC aircraft to compete in three missions in the annual DBF competition • Conducted wind tunnel testing and perturbation stability analysis to size control surfaces • Collaborated with a pilot on test flights to achieve greatest control and stability LEADERSHIP IN ENGINEERING Purdue Student Engineering Foundation (PSEF) September 2016 – May 2018 Vice President of Finance, December 2016 – May 2017 • Served on PSEF Executive Board and as club liaison to Business Office of Student Organizations • Managed all organizational spending and club finances with an established annual budget of $6,000 General Member, September 2016 - December 2016 • Represented Purdue Engineering at information fairs, socials and panels • Informed approximately 3000 high school students per year about Purdue Engineering program • Collaborate on the development of specialty applications such as virtual tours Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS) August 2012 – May 2016 Varsity Captain , September 2012 - May 2014 • Led 7 students in developing cooperative problem solving abilities through application of math, chemistry, and physics to real-world challenges AFFILIATIONS American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA) August 2016 – Present Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) August 2016 – May 2018
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FIONA FINANCE (765)890-4321 ● fionafinance@purdue.edu 103 Krannert Road ● Lafayette, IN 47907
OBJECTIVE To obtain an internship Finance position in the international business sector EDUCATION Purdue University, Krannert School of Management , West Lafayette, IN Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Concentration in Finance
Major GPA: 3.5/4.0
May 2020
STUDY ABROAD University of Dubai, School of Management, Dubai, UAE
Summer 2018
• Analyzed companies’ financial decisions in case studies to lead a consultation session • Consulted with global clients to provide insight on decisions resulting in cost reduction RELATED INTERNSHIPS Exelon Corporation , Chicago, IL Finance Intern
May 2019-August 2019
• Developed new ideas for Exelon’s eFin website which increased traffic flow by 20% to the website • Increased the efficiency of file organization using SharePoint and reported progress using Hyperion Reporting • Organized and calculated the facilities’ budget for 2019-2023 long-range planning General Motors Corporation , Pontiac, MI Finance Intern May 2017-August 2017 • Proposed potential improvements and innovative solutions to GM’s current alternate propulsion strategy on hybrids and other green technologies in a case competition • Streamlined the overtime process resulting in improved efficiency • Audited Business Plan Deployment (BPD) boards and provided results in three days to ensure goals were met • Joined forces with colleagues to complete various tasks within the financial realm MetLife Insurance Company , Aurora, IL Accounting Intern May 2016-August 2016 • Implemented a change in underwriting sign-off form system and as a result improved quality of system • Performed internal audits on 159 underwriting cases in 3 weeks improving efficiency based on the Audit Board LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Society of Minority Managers (SMM) Vice President of Professional Development August 2018-Present • Coordinated annual SMM Corporate Networking Reception including recruiting employers for the event • Executed marketing strategies to increase participation in professional development events Vice President of Finance August 2017-May 2017 • Raised $3000 for the club for 3 successful, summer events • Collaborated with E-board to produce 1st annual networking reception, which resulted in a repeat event • Managed the account balance by reconciling each month, organizing, and filing critical financial documents Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) Peer Consultant August 2018-Present • Designed model diagram for the CCO used in assisting students to understand their career development • Reviewed resumes and cover letters for Purdue students both during drop-in hours and after presentations • Created awareness of the CCO services and benefits to the student body by giving engaging presentations ACHIEVEMENTS • EverBan Citation of Academic Excellence and Leadership Excellence Recipient Fall 2018
RESUME SAMPLES
• US Steel Business Opportunity Program Scholarship
2016-Present 2017 -2018
• Black Caucus Academic Award • Mortar Board Leadership Conference
2017
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An (Dana) Tang 234 Plant Street, Lafayette, IN 47909 | 765.494.3981 | atang@gmail.com Education ▪ Purdue University | Honors College | Major: PR & Strategic Communication | Minor: Spanish ▪ Graduation: May 2020 | GPA: 3.96 | Portfolio: http://atang.weebly.com/
Experience and Related Course Work Sonder & Élan Public Relations House Intern
Feb. 2019-present
▪ Create and manage engaging content for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. ▪ Establish and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with stakeholders and publics.
Boiler Communication Firm Director
Jan. 2019-present ▪ Manage, edit and provide strategic direction in the creation and execution of two comprehensive public relations campaigns. Account Executive Aug. 2018-Dec. 2018 ▪ Led a communication team of three people to create and implement a semester long campaign for Campaign for Hoosier Families, a local non-profit, through an Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) approach. Social Media Director for Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Aug. 2017-present ▪ Develop and manage engaging content for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to reach current and prospective members of the PRSSA student organization at Purdue. Artistic Media Partners, Inc. Intern Feb. 2018-July 2018 ▪ Assisted in the various departments of the radio station including administration, sales, production and promotion. ▪ Served as the voice for the Sunday morning show on Your Country 95.7 FM. Purdue University Butler Center Contributor Jan. 2018-May 2018 ▪ Produced media content that included infographics, feature stories and a monthly newsletter for the Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence. Tippecanoe Child Abuse Prevention Council Contributor Jan. 2018-May 2018 ▪ Strategized and implemented an online campaign that included social media accounts, a new webpage, feature stories and news releases for Tippecanoe Child Abuse Prevention Council. Liberal Arts Career Development (LACD) Intern May 2017-present ▪ Created and implemented social media plans for LACD. ▪ Collaborated in the organization of liberal arts career events and employer engagement on campus. Purdue Student Diversity Initiatives (SDI) Intern Aug. 2016-Dec. 2016 ▪ Promoted the organization and its partner organization, DRIVEN, through social media. ▪ Served as the main editor and contributor of the fall semester newsletter. Skills ▪ Microsoft Office: Word, Publisher, Excel and PowerPoint ▪ Website Development and Video: Experience with WordPress, Weebly, InDesign and Video Editing ▪ Languages: English and Spanish (native speaker proficiency), Portuguese (professional proficiency) ▪ Communication: Strategic, Interpersonal, Social Media and Cross-Cultural ▪ Leadership and Teamwork Activities and Interests ▪ PRSSA Member Sept. 2015-present | Boiler Mentor Aug. 2016-present ▪ Cross-Cultural PR, Marketing & Advertising | Music & Entertainment | Fashion & Lifestyle | Culture & Travel
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Patty Pilot ͷ͵ʹ ǡ ǡ ͶͻͲ ͷǦͳͻǦ͵ͺ͵ pilotpatty@purdue.edu
OBJECTIVE: ʹͲͳͻ Ǥ EDUCATION: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN ǣ FLIGHT EXPERIENCE: Certificates and Ratings Total Hours Ǣ ǡ Ǣ ǡ Type Ratings: • • Delta Air Lines, ǡ ǡ Flight Operations Intern • Certified to operate Boeing 777 Full Flight Simulator for all training events and VIP’s • YMCA ǡ ǡ ǡ Life Guard ʹͲͳͷǦʹͲͳ • • RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Delta Air Lines Airport Customer Service, Co-Leader ʹͲͳǦ ʹͲͳ • • 757 Training Initiative, Curriculum Guide ʹͲͳǦ ʹͲͳ • • • LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT: Purdue Professional Pilots ǡ ǡ Secretary ʹͲͳǦ • • Women in Aviation ǡ ǡ Member ʹͲͳǦ • ʹͲ Ǧ Ͷͷ • ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Languages: ǡ Computer: ǡ ǡ ǡ May 2020 ǣ ͵ǤʹȀͶǤͲ 250 ʹͲ ͺͲ ͵Ͳ ͶͲ ȋ Ƭ Ȍ ͺͲ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Purdue Aviation ǡ ǡ ǡ Flight Instructor ʹͲͳͺǦ ʹͲͳͺ– ʹͲͳͺ
RESUME SAMPLES
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Pete Polytechnic
(317) 987-9876 petepolytech@purdue.edu
1234 Industrial Road #234 West Lafayette, IN 47906
EDUCATION Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
May 2020
CGPA: 3.54/4.0
Purdue Polytechnic Institute Study Abroad: England for Inventors , Cambridge, England Technology and Global Society Course CERTIFICATIONS OSHA 30 Hour - General Industry Safety and Health Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Purdue University
December 2018 – January 2019
May 2017 – Present December 2017 – Present
INTERNSHIPS Hormel Foods, Austin, MN
May 2018 – August 2018
Production Management Intern • Supervised two production lines which led to an increase of 5% in labor efficiency • Evaluated and reduced the materials used in a process which decreased costs by $63,000 • Generated appropriate notifications for maintenance work orders to address safety or equipment issues Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN Operations Intern • Conceptualized a process improvement project that increased the efficiencies of lean standards 5% • Co-Led a 6 member team that reinforced the importance of engagement and morale • Constructed a best practice guide to standardized a manual process LEADERSHIP Minority Technology Association, West Lafayette, IN President • Coordinate agenda items and created monthly agenda for meetings to support club goals and objectives • Build partnerships with other organizations for philanthropy, recruiting and networking events • Lead monthly all-group meetings, and bi-weekly leadership meetings Treasurer • Prepared the club’s budget and ensure that club activities adhere to the budget • Maintained accurate financial records to be reviewed at any time by administration with a budget of $10,000 • Operated under school and club policies regarding student financial accounts relating to school Emerging Leader Peer Mentor, West Lafayette, IN August 2017 – Present BoilerMentor May 2017 – August 2017 April 2018 – Present April 2017 – April 2018
• Facilitate student discussions that focus on academic and personal skill development • Provide consistent and reliable sources of support and inspiration for three to five mentees • Serve as liaison between students and university personnel AmeriCorps/YMCA, Indianapolis, IN Camp Counselor • Arranged the activities where children can learn and enjoy at the same time • Interacted with children and parents in a professional manner • Collaborated with a team of peers to implement safe and exciting activities SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS • Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society Class of 2019
May 2017 – July 2017
April 2017-Present December 2016-Present April 2016-Present April 2017, 2018, 2019
• Bowen Foundation Scholar
• Science Bound Program - Scholarship Program
• Black Caucus Academic Award
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Heather Hospitality
111 Hotel Court
Chicago, IL 60643
773-312-6031
heatherhospitality@purdue.edu
Education Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management Minor in Organizational Leadership; Concentration in Human Resources
May 2020
GPA: 3.75/4.0 All Semesters
Dean’s List and Semester Honors
Related Experience Grand Geneva Resort and Spa
Lake Geneva, WI
Grand Experiences Intern May 2019- August 2019 • Facilitated daily activities and interacted with a large variety of guests to enrich their experience at the resort • Organized new activities by collaborating with supervisors and researching and planning the logistics of the activity • Attended managerial meetings and training, shadowed in other departments, and completed intern project and program W Chicago- Lakeshore Hotel Chicago, IL Event Management/ Conference Services Extern January 2018 • Updated hotel’s advertising software to improve customer communication regarding hotel events and services • Shadowed events, catering, and sales managers during walkthroughs, staff meetings, and banquet event order meetings Holiday Inn Express and Suites Lake Zurich, IL Intern/Front Desk Agent June 2018- August 2018 May 2017- August 2017 • Welcomed and seated guests and assisted customers through phone calls for reservations, orders, and answering questions Significant Contributions Meredith Hall Club Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN President April 2018- Present • Coordinate programs up to $8,000 for all hall residents and weekly Executive Board and General Assembly meetings • Appoint and oversee Executive Board Members, Floor Representatives, Committee Chairs, and Committee Members • Develop a new training program for Floor Representatives in order to empower them to take initiative as leaders • Prepare and manage a yearly budget of $18,000 to fund educational, service, leadership, and social programs for the hall Executive Board: Media Director September 2017- April 2018 • Voted campus-wide Executive Board Member of the Year by the Residence Hall Association • Led a committee that is responsible for publicizing, organizing, setting up, and decorating social events • Publicized hall events by creating and decorating bulletin boards and flyers Jay Severson Student Leadership Council Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Programming Committee Chair March 2017- Present • Arrange and attend a leadership retreat for 200 students to advocate teamwork in the Residence Halls’ Executive Boards • Create and design the leadership packet which includes retreat programs, keynote speaker biography, and an itinerary • Communicate between the leadership committee and the programming committee to organize student-led programs HTM Career Day Executive Board Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Director of Decorations November 2017- Present • Collaborate with the board to organize and execute spring and fall Career Fairs, Senior Reception, and Luncheon • Translated the theme for Career Day into decorations for the Senior Reception, Luncheon, and Career Fair • Directing and assisting Company Representatives and leading Student Ambassadors during Career Day • Rotated in multiple departments including sales, housekeeping, food and beverage, and rooms • Provided a high quality guest experience while using front desk processes and procedures Simon Lin’s Asian Bistro Lincolnshire, IL Hostess
RESUME SAMPLES
Campus Involvement National Residence Hall Honorary American Hotel and Lodging Association HTM Society and Black Tie Dinner Coordinator
November 2017- Present September 2017- Present September 2017- Present September 2016- Present
Tourism Association of Purdue
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